How to Install Routr on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Routr on NetBSD operating system. Routr is an open-source SIP server that is built to provide a platform for the development of VoIP applications or services. It is written in the Go programming language and can be installed on various platforms, including NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before installing Routr on NetBSD, you need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

1. A NetBSD machine with root access.
2. A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Install Go Programming Language

The first step is to install the Go programming language. Routr is written in Go, so you'll need to have it installed on your system. Follow these steps to install Go:

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD machine.
2. Use the pkgin package manager to download and install Go with the command:

$ sudo pkgin install go

3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 2: Download and Extract Routr

The next step is to download and extract the latest version of Routr from their official website at https://routr.io/. Follow these steps to download and extract Routr:

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD machine.
2. Change to the home directory with the command:

$ cd ~

3. Use the curl command to download the latest Routr release:

$ curl -LO https://github.com/fonoster/routr/releases/latest/download/routr-dist.tar.gz

4. Extract the downloaded file with the command:

$ tar -zxvf routr-dist.tar.gz

5. Change to the extracted Routr directory:

$ cd routr-dist

Step 3: Configure Routr

Now that you've downloaded and extracted Routr, you need to configure it. Follow these steps to configure Routr:

1. Open the routr.toml file in your favorite text editor:

$ vi routr.toml

2. Find the [http] section and set the bind_address to your machine's IP address:

[http]
 bind_address = "192.168.0.10:4567"

3. Find the [server] section and set the advertised_address to your machine's IP address:

[server]
 advertised_address = "192.168.0.10"

4. Save and close the file.

Step 4: Run Routr

The final step is to run Routr on your NetBSD machine. Follow these steps to run Routr:

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD machine.
2. Change to the Routr directory:

$ cd ~/routr-dist

3. Run Routr with the command:

$ sudo ./routr

4. Wait for Routr to start, and you should see something like this:

INFO[2021-07-16T20:03:48.347Z] Started Routr version 1.7.0 
INFO[2021-07-16T20:03:48.347Z] RESTfulAPI started at 192.168.0.10:4567 

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Routr on your NetBSD machine.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Routr on NetBSD. Routr is an open-source SIP server that can be used to develop VoIP applications or services. By following these steps, you can easily install Routr on your NetBSD machine and start using it for your VoIP projects.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!